Education

Last year Mississippi had nearly 30 thousand cases of sexually transmitted diseases. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on the disproportionately high rates among minorities.

Dozens of Mississippi men strap on high heel shoes to raise awareness of violence against women. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports from the 'Walk a mile in her shoes' campaign.

Some of Mississippi's most notable volunteers are being recognized this week for exceptional contributions to their communities. MPB's Daniel Cherry has more on some of those receiving awards.

Today is the 150th anniversary of the attack on Fort Sumter, which signaled the start of the American Civil War. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that some Mississippians are changing the way they perceive the war.

A Gulfport High School senior will receive a Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence award Monday in Jackson. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the teenager did the only thing she could, when oil ravaged the Gulf.

Mississippi is the only state in the South which does not have a state sponsored early childhood education program. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on what Pre K education could mean for Mississippi and how head start educators are meeting to coordinate their efforts

Each year more than 12 thousand children in Mississippi are considered to be homeless. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a group in the state making an effort to raise awareness about the issue.

Each year more than 12 thousand children in Mississippi are considered to be homeless. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a group in the state making an effort to raise awareness about the issue.

State lawmakers work in Jackson is almost done now that legislators have passed a budget for the next fiscal year that beings July first. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the budget was approved in a marathon voting session Monday afternoon.

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The Mississippi legislature has given its self more time to approve the state budget for the next fiscal year. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the legislature could vote as soon as Monday on a budget compromise. 

Final details for building a Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Downtown Jackson could get worked out next week. Mississippi. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports. 

Mississippi is the most dangerous state in the nation for teen driving deaths. That's according to a recent report from Allstate. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports on a program passing through Mississippi aimed at lowering the number teenage driving fatalities. 

Time is running out for Mississippi law makers to approve a budget for the next fiscal year. The 2011 session scheduled to end in two days. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports on the tug of war between the Democrats and the Republicans. 

Hundreds of Mississippi residents from all over the state rally in opposition to proposed budget cuts.
State lawmakers are still working on the details of a state budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports